Senior Vice President (SVP) - Head of AI/ML Solutions & Client Intelligence
Citi is seeking an experienced and visionary technology leader to lead the development and delivery of next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Advanced Analytics solutions supporting Institutional Sales, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury & Trade Solutions, Investor Services, Issuer Services, Prime Finance, and Investment Research.
This leader will drive the AI strategy and execution for Citi's Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Revenue Analytics, Client Profitability, Client Intelligence, and Relationship Management platforms. The role combines AI/ML leadership, data science, software engineering, business partnership, and people management to deliver measurable business outcomes that enhance client engagement, revenue growth, productivity, and profitability.
The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and data scientists while partnering closely with Sales, Banking, Relationship Managers, Research Analysts, Product Managers, and Technology leaders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
AI & Data Science Leadership
Define and execute the strategic roadmap for AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and advanced analytics capabilities across Citi's client and revenue management platforms.
Build intelligent solutions that improve client acquisition, retention, wallet-share growth, cross-selling opportunities, and relationship effectiveness.
Develop predictive models for:
Client revenue forecasting
Client profitability optimization
Client churn and retention analysis
Coverage optimization
Relationship intelligence
Next-best-action recommendations
Opportunity identification
Implement Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions to enhance banker, salesperson, relationship manager, and research analyst productivity.
Client Intelligence & Analytics
Design and deliver advanced client intelligence solutions that leverage:
CRM interaction data
Call reports
Client feedback surveys
Research consumption data
Market and pricing data
Transaction and revenue data
External and alternative data sources
Develop business intelligence capabilities that provide a comprehensive view of client relationships, engagement patterns, and growth opportunities.
Build advanced recommendation engines and knowledge discovery capabilities that surface actionable insights to front-office teams.
Technology Leadership
Lead end-to-end delivery of AI-powered applications from ideation through production.
Establish scalable AI/ML platforms, MLOps practices, and model governance frameworks.
Drive architecture decisions across:
Data engineering
Data integration
Machine learning platforms
Cloud and distributed computing
Real-time analytics
API and microservices architectures
Ensure solutions meet Citi's standards for security, compliance, model governance, resilience, and operational excellence.
Forward-Deployed Engineering & Business Partnership
Team Leadership
Qualifications
Required Experience
8+ years of technology experience, including:
AI/ML and Data Science
Enterprise Application Development
Data Engineering
Analytics Platforms
Financial Services Technology
5+ years leading engineering and/or data science teams.
Demonstrated experience delivering AI solutions in production environments.
Experience partnering directly with business stakeholders and executive leadership.
Technical Skills
AI / Machine Learning
Programming & Engineering
Data & Analytics
DevOps & MLOps
Domain Expertise
Strong understanding of one or more of:
Leadership Competencies
Success Measures
Within the first 12-24 months, this leader will:
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Jersey City New Jersey United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 16, 2026
Automated Processing and AI
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